Take your family to the Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley

Marriage equality has helped Massachusetts earn over $111 million since 2004. The state recently celebrated the six-year anniversary of its first same-sex marriage license, and gay couples are moving to Massachusetts in droves.

Why not visit Massachusetts with your family – and enjoy a liberal, relaxed, and welcoming environment?

Family attractions like arts and culture, awesome outdoor recreation and great shopping help make the Pioneer Valley a consummate destination for a long weekend or full vacation. Fish, boat, bike, hike and camp during the spring and summer. You’ll find winter sports during certain months too. Getting around the region is easy, thanks to major interstate highways 90 and 91, as well as scenic country roads.

Springfield’s Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level worldwide – professional, collegiate, men and women. Check it out!

Yankee Candle Village – in South Deerfield – is one of New England’s most popular destinations. The Village offers a unique shopping, entertainment, and dining experience. Explore the largest selection of Yankee Candle fragrances and styles. Stroll through the Bavarian Christmas Village, Nutcracker Castle, and Home Store. Try the freshly made fudge and other sweet treats in the Fudge Shop. And guests can dip their own candles in the Candlemaking Museum. Yankee Candle Village is open daily.

And stop by Deerfield’s Memorial Hall Museum & Children’s Museum – which is presented in the former Deerfield Academy 18th century brick school building. You’ll find American antiques – dolls, furniture, art, portraits, and Native American artifacts – displayed in nineteen galleries. Open daily May through October, 11AM – 5PM.

And don’t miss the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA – September 17 through October 3. Also known as The Big E, New England’s Autumn Tradition and the largest fair in the northeast – with top name entertainment, major exhibits, The Big E Super Circus, New England history and agriculture, animals, rides, shopping, and a daily parade.

Pioneer Valley welcomes everyone and invites your family to visit any time.